Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis is the commonly accepted method for comparing diagnostic imaging systems. In general, ROC studies are designed in such a way that multiple readers read the same images and each image is presented by means of two different imaging systems. Statistical methods for the comparison of the ROC curves from one reader have been developed, but extension o...

The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, known as the AUC, is currently considered to be the standard method to assess the accuracy of predictive distribution models. It avoids the supposed subjectivity in the threshold selection process, when continuous probability derived scores are converted to a binary presence–absence variable, by summarizing overall model performa...

This review provides the basic principle and rational for ROC analysis of rating and continuous diagnostic test results versus a gold standard. Derived indexes of accuracy, in particular area under the curve (AUC) has a meaningful interpretation for disease classification from healthy subjects. The methods of estimate of AUC and its testing in single diagnostic test and also comparative studies...

Operation of multi-reservoir systems is known as complicated and often large-scale optimization problems. The problems, because of broad search space, nonlinear relationships, correlation of several variables, as well as problem uncertainty, are difficult requiring powerful algorithms with specific capabilities to be solved. In the present study a Self-adaptive version of Melody Search algorith...

Spontaneous fluctuation indices of cardiovagal baroreflex have been suggested to be inaccurate measures of baroreflex function during orthostatic stress compared with alternate open-loop methods (e.g. neck pressure/suction, modified Oxford method). We therefore tested the hypothesis that spontaneous fluctuation measurements accurately reflect local baroreflex gain (slope) at the operating point...

Following the ideas of Liniger and Willoughby (although acting along different lines), a new family of schemes, derived from the trapezoidal rule, is developed, which enables the fitting of the scheme to arbitrary sets of equations.

aim and background:   long exposure to inhalant anesthetic gases especially halothane, among the known hepatotoxic agents, is a serious health risk for the staff of operating room. current study was performed to compare the level of hepatic enzymes between operating&aposs; room staff and other therapeutic wards’ personnel out of the operating room. methods and materials:   a total of 100 person...

this review provides the basic principle and rational for roc analysis of rating and continuous diagnostic test results versus a gold standard. derived indexes of accuracy, in particular area under the curve (auc) has a meaningful interpretation for disease classification from healthy subjects. the methods of estimate of auc and its testing in single diagnostic test and also comparative studies...